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Shreya Adhikari and Smarinita Shetty: Human-wildlife conflict in the time of climate change

Climate change is a major threat to animals and their habitats, thereby increasing chances of human-wildlife conflict. Here’s how we must rethink conservation efforts in light of the climate emergency.

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Earth Day: The ‘yuck factor’ with wastewater reuse must be addressed to save freshwater, reduce water pollution

The treatment of reclaimed water (treated wastewater) and its reuse has become a significant area of interest because of its potential to address many pressing urban challenges.

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Smoking, climate change may trigger risk of lung cancer: Doctors

Climate change, smoking and long term impact of Covid-19 pandemic could spurt an increase in lung cancer cases, according to experts.

BioUltra railcar converts biomethane gas into electricity
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This train turns methane from human waste into electricity as eco-friendly fuel

The newly developed railcar is called BioUltra and it converts biomethane gas into electricity, which charges the batteries and helps it move.
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70 per cent of coal-fired power plants may not meet emission standards by 2022, says CSE

A new study by the Centre for Science and Environment has found that almost 70% of the coal-fired power plants in India may not meet environmental norms by 2022 - five years after their extended deadline.

CO2 emission by power sector falls 2% in 2019
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CO2 emission by power sector falls 2% in 2019

Carbon dioxide emission by the power sector reduced 2% globally following a 3% fall in coal-fired power generation, Ember, an independent climate think-tank accelerating the global electricity transition has estimated.

Modi wants to take away India’s plastic bags and spoons
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Modi wants to take away India’s plastic bags and spoons

A crackdown on plastic in India risks jobs losses in an economy thats seeing the slowest expansion in six years.
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